Learning from Simone Biles' Leadership
from Unshakeable Influence Podcast Hosted by Daniel Kimble
With guest co-host Lisa Dempsey, Daniel discusses the leadership, organizational, and personal lessons that can be drawn from Simone Biles' leadership during the Olympics. The discussion includes the following: The importance of holistic health for maximum performance and fulfillment in life The pressures Olympic athletes face, and how that maps to pressures that leaders sometimes face The money part of competing in the Olympics creates a severe power imbalance that is ripe with opportunity for poor treatment or even abuse Simone staying in the sport at great sacrifice to use the platform to raise awareness about sexual abuse in the world, and within US Gymnastics – a clear leadership choice Simone is an excellent example of being willing to take a risky and unpopular stance in service to her own well-being and the greater good Simone is also an excellent example of achieving excellence in spite of very challenging circumstances where the odds were stacked against her in so many ways What we organizational leaders can learn from Simone Biles about leadership and achieving excellence under pressure, while knowing how to practice proper self-care
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